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SIHHHDS303A
Design and apply short to medium length hair design finishes

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to hairdressers in salon environments, who design and apply finished classic and current hair designs on short to medium-length hair.

A person undertaking this role applies discretion and judgement and accepts responsibility for outcomes of own work.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create classic and current short to medium length hair design finishes on a range of clients.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

analysing and identifying the elements of hair designs, and alternative techniques that may be applied to achieve those designs

applying a range of classic and current hair designs on short to medium length hair

ensuring client comfort and safety throughout the service

following salon procedures relevant to the service

ability to complete short to medium finished designs within designated workplace timeframes.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a salon or a simulated salon environment that includes a range of work situations such as client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the salon

an adjustable client chair

a clean client gown or wrap

a supply of clean towels

hair design equipment, including:

combs

brushes

rollers

clips

blow dryer

heat diffuser

heat lamps

hair dryer

a range of clients with short to medium length hair for hair design services

styling products

relevant documentation, including:

product and equipment instructions and safety data sheets

salon procedures

For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment, refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct observation of the learner:

analysing characteristics and consulting with clients to negotiate a planned design outcome

applying styling products, tools and equipment to achieve a range of designs on short to medium length hair

review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of on-the-job performance.

Guidance information for assessment

A unit of competency describes an individual skill but people rarely perform one skill at a time. Many skills are combined on a day-to-day basis in the workplace as part of work processes. This does not mean that each skill described by a unit of competency is pre-requisite to another— they are related skills.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, salon and job role is recommended, for example:

SIHHCCS302A Perform a full client consultation

SIRXCOM001A Communicate in the workplace

SIRXSLS002A Advise on products and services

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills to:

interact with clients

consult with clients during pre-service analysis

check client comfort during the hair design finishing process

confirm client satisfaction with hair design results

design skills to:

conduct hair design analysis

apply the elements and principles design to design finished looks

technical skills to safely apply a wide range of finishing products tools and techniques to create finished hair designs

numeracy skills to manage the completion of hair design services within salon timeframes

Required knowledge

elements and principles of design as they are applied to hair design

effects of humidity on temporary design finishes

workplace styling products range

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Natural hair type may include:

European

African

Asian.

Texture may include:

coarse

medium

fine.

Growth patterns may include:

crown area

hairline

neckline

cowlicks (whorls).

Fall and movement may include:

straight

wavy

natural curl

chemical curl or waves.

Facial features and bone structure may include:

square

round

oval

combination of shapes

unusual facial shapes.

Elements and principles of design may include:

elements, such as:

straight or curved lines

shape

direction

size

texture

colour

principles, such as:

balance

graduation

repetition

contrast

harmony

dominance

unity.

Client may include:

women

men

children

people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Visual examples may include:

magazine shots

photographs

quick sketches or simple line drawings

hair design text books.

Styling products may include:

setting lotions

gels

glazes

mousses

waxes

sprays.

Styling tools and techniques may include:

tools, including:

combs

brushes

clips

rollers

blow dryers

heat diffusers

drying lamps

techniques, including:

blow drying

blow waving

moulding

water waving

roller placement

pin curling

lamp drying

heat diffusers.

Salon procedures may include:

procedures that comply with state or territory and local government health regulations relevant to the service

occupational health and safety

environmental protection practices, such as:

waste minimisation

waste disposal.

Finishing tools and techniques may include:

tools:

combs

brushes

tongs

straightening irons

techniques:

brushing

dry moulding

placing

backcombing

smoothing.

Home hair care products may include:

shampoos

conditioners

styling aids, such as:

mousses

lotions

gels

hair sprays

texturising products.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Establish natural hair type, texture, growth patterns, fall and movement by physical and visual examination. 
Examine and analyse facial features and bone structure. 
Apply the elements and principles of design to complement client facial features and bone structure and envisage alternative hair designs. 
Discuss and describe suitable looks and establish client expectations using visual examples as necessary. 
Discuss and confirm a preferred hair design concept with client. 
Select and apply styling products, according to hair type and predetermined design, following product instructions. 
Select and apply relevant styling tools and techniques to achieve the overall finished design. 
Ensure client comfort and safety during the process, according to salon procedures. 
Select and apply finishing tools and techniques to achieve the predetermined design. 
Confirm client satisfaction and adjust hair design finish where required. 
Advise on hair design maintenance and recommend relevant home hair care products. 
Complete the hair design service within designated workplace timeframes. 

Forms

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